Mentiritas-August 1, 2009

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Unexpected, is the first word that comes to mind when I remember watching Mentiritas take over the stage at Grand Performances. It was an electic mix of many things…so if it’s range and variety that you seek as your entertainment, then Mentiritas definitely owns that! The group sports apparel that one would most commonly relate to a Mexican Regional genre such as Banda or Tambora. Read More

Escuela De Rock-Alborde August 1, 2009

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School on a Saturday was never appealing as I was growing up, but Escuela de Rock certainly changed that perspective for me on August 1, 2009. Escuela de Rock was sponsored by Alborde.com-an online community that features “Rock en Espanol” artists, articles, interviews, videos and much more. Read More

Grand Performances:Novalima and Curumin-July 25, 2009

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Usually when I’m not the one driving to a location, I tune out enjoy the view, take a nap, or savor the delights that might await me at my destination. Such was the case when I arrived at the California Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. Read More

Susie Hansen-July24, 2009

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Salsa Fridays at the Whittier Radisson have been a tradition for over ten years. Personally, I’ve been going to this summertime event for more than five years and always have a great time. Read More

Sargento Garcia-July 16, 2009

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The ocean breeze tousled my hair as I desperately ran through the streets of Santa Monica worried that I would miss the performance of Sargento Garcia at the pier as part of a free summer concert series. The full blown party had the floor boards trembling above the cool ocean water as we all grooved the reggae beats of the European artist. Read More

Amarfis – July 11, 2009

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The Mayan Club, has definitely earned it’s reputation as the Salsa sanctuary in Los Angeles for many decades. The luster of the historical venue has impressed endless visitors from all over the world. Read More